Braised endives with orange and honey: A simple and elegant recipe

Endives, often dismissed for their bitterness, reveal an unexpected sweetness when braised with orange and honey. This recipe transforms this winter vegetable into a refined side dish, perfect for enhancing roast poultry, grilled fish, or even a simple slice of ham. It's an invitation to rediscover authentic flavors, play with contrasts, and add a touch of elegance to your table.

Imagine: meltingly tender endives, perfectly caramelized, bathed in a fragrant orange and honey juice. A simple dish, quick to prepare, but one that will impress your guests with its delicate flavor and originality. This recipe is ideal for winter dinners, holiday meals, or simply for treating yourself to a healthy and delicious dish.

Give this quick and easy recipe a try, and transform endives into a true delight! And if you'd like to discover other original and delicious recipes, feel free to explore our recipe blog . You're sure to find your next culinary inspiration there! For more information about our products and our philosophy, visit our main blog or our lifestyle blog.

Ingredients

Serves 4:

• 8 medium-sized endives
• 50g of butter
• 2 oranges (the juice and zest of one orange)
• 2 tablespoons of liquid honey
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• A few sprigs of fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions

1. Preparing the endives: Wash and dry the endives thoroughly. Cut them in half lengthwise. Remove the bitter core at the base of each half.
2. Browning the endives: In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the endives, cut side down, and brown them for about 5 minutes, until lightly caramelized.
3. Braising: Turn the endives over. Add the juice and zest of one orange, the honey, salt, and pepper. Reduce the heat, cover the pan, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the endives are tender and falling apart. Remember to check regularly and add a little water if necessary to prevent sticking.
4. Final caramelization: Remove the lid and slightly increase the heat. Allow the juices to reduce and caramelize lightly, coating the endives with a spoon.
5. Serving suggestion: Serve the braised endives with orange and honey hot, garnished with a few sprigs of fresh thyme (optional). They make a perfect accompaniment to white meat, fish, or poultry.

Chef's Tips

• For a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of Espelette pepper when braising.
• Feel free to use different varieties of citrus fruits, such as lemon or grapefruit, to vary the flavors.
• If you don't have liquid honey, you can use solid honey, after melting it slightly beforehand.
• For a more indulgent version, you can add some crushed nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds) when serving.

Conservation

Braised endives with orange and honey will keep in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Gently reheat them in a pan or microwave before serving.

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